Car crash statistics in Pleasanton, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 4,270 crashes were reported in Pleasanton from 2021–2025, 1,695 with an injury and 16 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 67% were on a freeway.

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,270 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed43% · 1,827
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side15% · 637
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 632
• Driving under the influence7% · 297
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 228

By type of collision: rear end 45%, side swipe 22%, hit object 16%, broadside 10%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 54 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian.
• 144 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 90 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Pleasanton each year?

Reported crashes in Pleasanton: 2021: 776, 2022: 859, 2023: 987, 2024: 848, 2025: 800. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Pleasanton?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Pleasanton is 5 p.m.. 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Pleasanton?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,270 crashes: unsafe speed 43%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 15%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 7%, running a red light or stop sign 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Pleasanton?

16 crashes killed someone in 4,270 reported crashes in Pleasanton from 2021–2025, and 1,695 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Pleasanton involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

54 involved a pedestrian (1%), 144 involved a bicyclist (3%), 90 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 4,270 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.